by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UAF ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The geology major at UAF is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from UAF. This makes it the #40 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
The geology program at UAF awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UAF in 2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
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